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nonwoven

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not woven.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of various fabriclike materials made from long fibres bonded together by chemical or mechanical processes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From non- + woven.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 無紡布 /无纺布 (wúfǎngbù) — nonwoven fabric
  • Finnish: kuitukangas — nonwoven fabric
  • Georgian: უქსოვი (uksovi) — nonwoven fabric
  • Georgian: მოუქსოველი (mouksoveli) — nonwoven fabric
  • Georgian: ფლიზელინი (plizelini) — nonwoven fabric
  • Polish: włóknina — nonwoven fabric